Political Quotes

George H.W. Bush

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George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.

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Jun 21, 1990

It is your sacred duty to right these wrongs, to stand up for the vulnerable against the unscrupulous, the guileless against the conniving.

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Jun 21, 1990

We want to allow the use of court-approved wiretaps in investigating bank fraud.

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Jun 21, 1990

We will not rest until the cheats and the chiselers and the charlatans spend a large chunk of their lives behind the bars of a Federal prison.

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Jun 21, 1990

Among cases involving abuse of HUD contracts, the Department of Justice has already obtained 65 convictions this fiscal year.

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Jun 21, 1990

These prosecutions are the result of a determined effort, an effort which we are boosting with 202 FBI agents, 100 more FBI accounting technicians, and 118 more United States attorneys.

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Jun 21, 1990

And when it comes to civil action, we have sought restitution to protect taxpayers through tens of thousands of civil suits leveled against S&L executives, owners, and borrowers.

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Jun 21, 1990

White-collar crime is not as dramatic as violent crime, but white-collar crime still ruins lives, and it murders the fondest dreams of whole families.

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Jun 20, 1990

It takes a 12-man effort and more to bring home the title 2 years in a row.

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Jun 20, 1990

You've become only the third team in pro basketball history to win the NBA championship back to back.

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Jun 20, 1990

Once again, my sincere congratulations to you, to the city of Detroit, the home of the world champion Pistons.

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Jun 20, 1990

I hereby determine that the waiver of section 231A(a)(1) with respect to Nicaragua, permitting the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to insure, reinsure, guaranty, and finance projects in Nicaragua, is in the national economic…

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Jun 20, 1990

Today is a proud day for the Pistons; it's one for the record books.

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Jun 20, 1990

Bill Davidson and General Manager McCloskey and, of course, Coach Daly and all the proud members of the Pistons, we're very proud of you.

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Jun 19, 1990

By way of example, look first at foreign policy, where naturally, the liberal Democrats want us to make reckless defense cuts.

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Jun 19, 1990

I intend to nominate John N. Raudabaugh to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Jun 19, 1990

We want to eliminate loopholes that allow these, the worst criminals, to escape just punishment.

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Jun 19, 1990

Guy Hunt is the right Governor to lead Alabama in the nineties.

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